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Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – 4 Days / 3 Nights

5.0 · 292 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by Salkantay Trekking
Duration
4 days
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
04:30 · Hotel pickup included
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Hike to Machu Picchu via Runkurakay, Wiñay Wayna and the Sun Gate in a small shared group of up to ten.

A cook, hotel transfers and porters for the camping gear are included; sleeping bags and trekking poles are extra. 4.99 from 292 reviews at €997 per person for 4 days.

In our comparison: #6 of 62 in Inca Trail Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

4 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
4-Day Classic Inca Trail to Machu PicchuThe page pricePickup included€997
Inca Trail & Huchuy Picchu MntHuchuy Picchu Mountain Tickets Pickup included€1070
Inca Trail & Machu Picchu MntMachu Picchu Mountain Tickets Pickup included€1089
Inca Trail & Huayna Picchu MntHuayna Picchu Ticket Pickup included€1089

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 8 November 2026.

Included and not included

  • Pre-departure briefing
  • Cook, dining tent, and chairs
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Small-group tour for up to 10 people
  • Walkie-talkies and emergency satellite phones
  • Return bus ticket (Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes).
  • Porters to carry all camping equipment
  • Permits and tickets for the Inca Trail route.
  • All transportation and transfers during the tour
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Transportation of personal belongings.
  • Tourist Class return train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
  • Water, tea time, and daily snacks on the trail
  • Safety: First aid kit and oxygen supply
  • Duffle bag for personal items (up to 5 Kg/11 lb carried by porters)
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu (Circuit 1C)(day 3)(Circuit 3B)(day 4)
  • Extras: Bag cover
  • All Camping Accommodation and Equipment (3 nights in high-quality tents for 2 people)
  • Licensed bilingual Guide
  • Gear: Sleeping Bag & Trekking Poles
  • Lunch in Aguas Calientes and dinner in Cusco (Day 4)
  • Clothing and personal hiking equipment
  • Gratuities for the staff (Optional)
  • Travel Insurance

Reviews

5.0
292 ratings
Guidekin & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 292 of 292

Star breakdown of all 292 ratings

5 stars
290 · 99%
4 stars
2 · 1%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, meals and porter support; steep climbs and repeated steps make the trek demanding.

Praised

  • Guides explain Inca history, local culture and the natural surroundings
  • Encouraging guides adapt the pace and support hikers through difficult sections
  • Varied camp meals with care for dietary requirements
  • Porters have tents ready on arrival and keep camps comfortable
  • Mountain scenery and archaeological sites along the trail

Complaints

  • Steep climbs and repeated steps make the trek physically demanding

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (3 June 2025 to 23 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
04:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Salkantay Trekking; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • It's recommended to arrive in Cusco at least 2 days before the trek so you can get used to the altitude
  • Keep in mind this hike is a challenging trek. travellers have to be in good health and physical shape to fully enjoy every moment of this adventure.

Children

  • Children aged 12 and over may participate and must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

Good to know

  • Food included Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
  • Non-refundable no free cancellation

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0+ days: No refund

Compared with other Inca Trail Treks

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #6 of 62€9974 days4.99 (292)shared
Inca Trail 4-Day Trek to Machu Picchu – Return by Vistadome Train€7614 days4.99 (11636)shared
2-Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Vistadome & 4-Star Hotel€5332 days4.99 (4074)shared
Inca Trail 4-Day 3-Night Trek to Machu Picchu with Expert Guides€9094 days4.99 (1069)shared

Ranked #6 of 62 in Inca Trail Treks by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €428 to €5668, median €790; typical length 4 days. 16 of 62 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 62 Inca Trail Treks

From €997 per adult · 4-Day Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu